HR Officer

5 days ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to join our team on a 2-3 month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing HR casework, providing advisory support to managers, and engaging with employees and trade unions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide professional advice, guidance, and support to managers, headteachers, and governors on a wide range of employment and related issues.
  • Deliver options, progress, and solutions on complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and capability cases.
  • Work closely with managers, headteachers, and governors to resolve key business and people-led problems and issues.
  • Support and guide service managers in dealing with investigations and disciplinary and other conduct matters.
  • Support Senior HR Advisors and other managers in conducting employee relations, consultations, and collective bargaining with employees and trade union/professional body representatives.
  • Challenge existing practices and thinking, and influence local service managers on matters concerning people management.
  • Undertake HR and OD policy and project work as required, ensuring that policies are updated in line with legislation changes and best practice.
  • Contribute to service-led projects and business initiatives from a people management perspective.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
  • Proven experience and knowledge in high-level, complex disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and capability cases.
  • Proven experience in an Employee Relations operational HR role within a large organisation with a diverse workforce.
  • Proven experience in managing and advising on complex cases, including sickness, disciplinary, grievance, and equalities.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and recognised best HR practice.
  • Ability to effectively communicate on complex issues at all levels in an appropriate and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
Additional Information

Somerset Council supports hybrid working, with a requirement to work in County Hall, Taunton, minimum 2 days per week, and to travel around Somerset. Access to a personal vehicle is desirable.


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